shouldered
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈʃoʊldərd/
KK: /ˈʃoʊldərd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the shoulders or having shoulders.
Example
The shouldered bag was easy to carry around all day.
Conversation
Did you notice how broad his shouldered frame looks now?
Yeah, he must have been working out a lot lately!
I think it really suits him; it gives him a strong presence.
Absolutely! A well-built physique can make a huge difference.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shoulder
broad
sturdy
Antonyms
narrow
slender
weak
verb
Definition
To have carried or supported something on one's shoulder.
Example
He shouldered the heavy backpack and continued on his hike.
Tense Forms
Past: shouldered
Past Participle: shouldered
Conversation
I saw you shouldered that heavy box all by yourself yesterday.
Yeah, it was tough, but I managed to get it done.
I admire how you always shoulder the hard tasks without complaining.
Root Explanation
Shouldered → The word is formed from "shoulder" (from Old English *sculdor*, meaning the part of the body connecting the arm to the torso) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The term "shouldered" means to have taken on or carried something on one's shoulder, often implying a burden or responsibility.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'shoulder' as the part of your body that carries weight, and remember that 'shouldered' means having taken on that weight or responsibility.
Visually Confused Words
upshoulder
unshoulder
reshoulder
crookshouldered